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Triples/Major Practice

Saturday 18th January at Stoke St Milborough, SY8 2EJ. 10.30am – 12.30pm

For those who are confident in ringing Plain Bob Doubles and Grandsire Doubles, who would like an opportunity to ring Plain Bob Triples and Grandsire Triples and Plain Bob Major.

A voluntary donation of £3 per person is welcomed for this session.

As there are a limited number of spaces available, if you would like to attend this session, please could you let Kris know either by email: master_elect@hdgb.org or on WhatsApp: 07400 322002.

Bridgnorth District Summer Social Saturday 30th July

Our Summer Social this year on Saturday 30th July is to have a ring, and then a bit of a walk followed by another little ring and a meal.

Itinerary
13:00 – 13:45 Ringing at Ryton Church (TF11 9NY)
13:45 -16:15 Walk starting from Ryton Church.
This is a relatively gentle walk with a few stiles.
16:30 – 17:30 Drinks in Shifnal
17:30 – 18:15 Ringing at Shifnal Church (TF1 9AB)
18:15 and 18:45 Meal at Oddfellow’s Shifnal (TF11 9AU)

Two tables booked, 22 spaces available (Please let us know in advance if you would like to join us for the meal).
If you know anyone who may be interested but not on the email list then please let them know the details.

Darren Swancott
District Secretary
email: dazswancott@hotmail.com

ART M1 Teaching Bell handling Course, Saturday 28th May, Leominster Priory.

ART M1 Teaching Bell handling Course will be held on Saturday 28th May at Leominster Priory.

Suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell. Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.

You will learn through a mixture of practical and classroom sessions:
– How to teach a skill
– How to break down bell handling into easy stages that the new ringer can master
– About different learning types and how to adapt your teaching for them
– The benefits of intensive teaching
– The practical sessions will give you plenty of time to practise your new skills in a safe environment. Working in pairs you will also have an opportunity to hone your observation skills and get feedback on your feedback.

If you are interested and would like more details please let me know  by email or phone call (01531 640252 / 07515 729178).

Frank Seabright

Alec Osbaldiston

It is with sadness that we announce that Alec Osbaldiston has passed away.

Alec rang at Cleobury Mortimer and Kinlet towers and was the on Thomas Cooper organising committee for a very long time and became a Freeman of the Guild in 2006.

Alec’s funeral will be at St Mary’s Cleobury Mortimer at 1100 on Friday 12 November. There will be ringing before and afterwards. Alec asked that handbells be rung at the graveside and this is being to arranged. The committal will be at Cleobury Mortimer Cemetery, Ludlow Road, on the western outskirts of the town.